Physics (PHYS)

An introduction into the concepts and methods of scientific inquiry illustrated using elements of classical mechanics complemented with laboratory experiments. Topics include translational and rotational motions of particles and rigid bodies, analyzed using simple algebra-based Newtonian kinematics, dynamics and statics, and conservation of energy and momentum. Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 102 or equivalent 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 2 laboratory hours) This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Natural Science

Theoretical basis of electricity and magnetism with applications to circuits and electrical instruments. Coulomb’s law, the electric field, potential, Gauss’ law, electromotive force, capacitance, Kirchhoff’s laws, the magnetic field, Ampere’s law, induced fields, magnetic properties of matter, mutual and self-inductance, AC circuits. Finishes with an overview of Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 157 Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 162 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall semester This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Natural Science

Theoretical basis of electricity and magnetism with applications to circuits and electrical instruments. Coulomb’s law, the electric field, potential, Gauss’ law, electromotive force, capacitance, Kirchhoff’s laws, the magnetic field, Ampere’s law, induced fields, magnetic properties of matter, mutual and self-inductance, AC circuits. Finishes with an overview of Maxwell’s equations and electromagnetic waves. Prerequisite: PHYS 157 or 167 Pre- or Co-requisite: MATH 162 4 credits (3 lecture hours, 3 laboratory hours), fall semester This course satisfies the Liberal Arts and Sciences requirement and the SUNY General Education Requirement for Natural Science